Get inside the Games with Google Maps. Embeddable code.

“The only surviving copy of the 500-year-old map that first used the name America goes on permanent display this month at the Library of Congress, but even as it prepares for its debut, the 1507 Waldseemuller map remains a puzzle for researchers.”

“As a fast-growing information technology field, GIS systems are now making an appearance in higher education institutions across the nation. In fact, IU now offers several courses which implement or are directed to GIS systems.”

“Online mapping is evolving into a historic nexus of disparate technologies and communities that is changing the fundamental use of the Internet, as well as redefining the concept of maps in our culture.”

“Complete aerial mapping of the borough was approved by the borough council at their meeting Monday night at a cost of $35,771, including reimbursable expenses.”

an article on whether/how Google Earth aids potential terrorists

“O’Reilly Media’s first Where 2.0 conference in San Francisco illustrated one key fact: GIS people are welcome so long as you leave your desktop mapping software at the door.”

Heh…”Supervisor Besch was concerned the county was spending $500,000 to make certain tasks faster and more efficient, but not expecting [to] save any money by reducing employees.”